BENEFIT ACCESS ASSISTANCE | AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR LINCOLNLAND
Helps low-income seniors ages 65 and older or individuals with disabilities apply for reduced-price car registration and free city bus passes through the Illinois Department on Aging Benefit Access program (previously known as the Circuit Breaker program).
Helps with the online benefits application and with the required proof of income submission.
Physical Address
2731 South Macarthur Boulevard, Springfield, IL 62704
Hours
Winter, spring, and fall hours Mon-Fri 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm; Summer hours (Memorial Day-Labor Day) Mon-Thu 8 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm, Fri 8 am-12 pm
Voice
Voice
Fax
(217) 787-6290
Website
Application process
Call for information or visit for services
Fee
Call for information
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Open to those who meet the following requirements: -- Must be 65 years of age or older by December 31st of the current year; or -- Must be 16 years of age or older and totally disabled before January 1st of this year -- Must live in Illinois at the time application is filed -- Total income last year must be less than: $33,562 for a 1 person household; or $44,533 for a 2 person household; or $55,500 for a 3 person household
Languages
English
Service area
Sangamon County, Illinois
Jersey County, Illinois
Greene County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Illinois
Cass County, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois
Logan County, Illinois
Morgan County, Illinois
Mason County, Illinois
Scott County, Illinois
Menard County, Illinois
Agency info
AREA AGENCY ON AGING FOR LINCOLNLAND
Area Agency on Aging.